Abstract: The invention relates to a method for inhibiting the growth of organisms causing body odor on a human or animal body. The invention comprises the following step: topical application of 1,2-decanediol, wherein the amount of 1,2-decanediol applied is sufficient to inhibit the growth of organisms forming body odor at the site of application.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions and methods, particularly for skin lightening, using 7-hydroxy-2-phenyl coumarin and derivatives of general formula I as skin lightening agents alone or in combination with other skin benefit agents and together with a cosmetic vehicle: Where R1 and/or R2 may be positioned at the 1-, 2-, 3-, 5-, and/or 6-positions on the phenyl ring. Each or both R1 and/or R2 represents a hydrogen atom, OH, C1–C4 acyl group, or C1–C4 alkyl group; and R represents a hydrogen atom, C1–C4 acyl group, or C1–C4 alkyl group.

Abstract: Sunscreen compositions contain the active ingredients avobenzone, zinc oxide and phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid. The phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid protects avobenzone against photodegradation.

Abstract: Hair removal, especially from armpits damages skin, for example by irritating it, and this can be exacerbated by the application of antiperspirants to control body odour generation. In the present invention, the deleterious effects of hair removal, eg shaving, and antiperspirancy can be ameliorated by employing antiperspirant compositions containing a natural oil and glycerol to a combined concentration of from 1.5 to 15% by weight and in a weight ratio of from 4:1 to 1:4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods each comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of a skin care composition comprising: a) a safe and effective amount of a vitamin B6 compound selected from the group consisting of pyridoxine, esters of pyridoxine, amines of pyridoxine, salts of pyridoxine and derivatives thereof, including pyridoxamine, pyridoxal, pyridoxal phosphate, and pyridoxic acid; b) a safe and effective amount of a skin care active selected from the group consisting of peptides, phytosterol, sugar amines, their derivatives, and combinations thereof; and c) a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the pyridoxine and the skin care active.

Abstract: A clear, stable, dry-and-non-sticky feeling antiperspirant having an antiperspirant active, a solvent, and a polar silicone emollient. The antiperspirant active is solubilized in the solvent. The polar silicone emollient has an OH group or polyether or mixture thereof. The polyether has an average length of 6 or less of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide or butylenes oxide groups or mixtures thereof. The polar silicone emollient has a chain of dimethyl siloxane groups ranging in an average total length of 8 to 40 silicone atoms. The polar silicone emollient has a linker which is a hydrocarbon chain of 1 to 8 carbons in average length. The polar silicone emollient represents from about 1% to about 95%, more specifically from about 5% to about 70%, even more specifically from about 10% to about 40% by weight of the antiperspirant. The antiperspirant may be contained in a pressurized or non-pressurized container.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations comprising (I) one or more surface-active substances chosen from the group (Ia) of alkyl glucosides (Ib) of the disaccharides esterified with one or more fatty acid residues (II) one or more surface-active substances chosen from the group (IIa) of glycerol esters of saturated or unsaturated fatty acids (IIb) of glycol esters of saturated or unsaturated fatty acids (IIc) of one or more fatty alcohols chosen from the group of branched and unbranched alkyl alcohols having 12 to 40 carbon atoms (III) a water phase (IV) from 0 to 5% by weight of a lipid phase, based on the total weight of the preparations.

Abstract: Novel 4,4-diarylbutadiene-substituted methyltrialkylsilanes having the structural formula (I): are useful sunscreens for UV-photoprotecting human skin against the damaging effects of UV-radiation, notably UV-A radiation.

Abstract: Novel 4,4-diarylbutadiene-substituted diorganopolysiloxanes having the structural formulae (1) or (2): in which A is a radical of formula (3) below: are useful sunscreens for UV-photoprotecting human skin against the damaging effects of UV-radiation, notably UV-A radiation.

Abstract: The invention encompasses additives for addition to a bodywash, where the additives contain one or more sunscreens, and where a bodywash which contains the additive imparts to the skin an SPF of at least about 2, in some cases at least about 5, or 10, or 15. Also described are methods of making and using the additives.

Abstract: Preparations with deodorizing action are provided. The preparations include the zinc salt of ricinoleic acid; amino-functional amino acids; solubility promoters; organic and/or inorganic acids; and, optionally, water.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions intended for topical application to the skin for lightening and/or brightening the skin are provided. The subject compositions are characterized by the presence of leukocyte extract in combination with one or more secondary skin whitening or brightening agents. A preferred group of such agents includes bearberry, arbutin, rutin, ascorbyl glucoside, ascorbyl magnesium phosphate, hydroquinone, kojic acid or combinations thereof. Another group of preferred agents includes extracts of mulberry, lemon, orange, licorice, cucumber, cinnamon, cherry (fermentate), rosemary and/or derivatives thereof. It has been found that the combination of leukocyte extract with such agents possesses enhanced efficacy over similar preparations that do not contain leukocyte extract.

Abstract: The invention encompasses bodywashes containing an additive. The additive may contain a sunscreen. The additive may contain 2, 3, or more than three sunscreens. Optionally, one or more of the sunscreens may be encapsulated. The invention further encompasses methods of making and using bodywashes containing an additive, e.g., an additive containing a sunscreen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition comprising a malodor-reducing effective amount of a rosemary extract, or active fraction thereof, in combination with a self-tanning effective amount of DHA. The invention also provides a method of reducing the potential for malodor generation of a DHA composition comprising adding to the composition an effective amount of rosemary extract or active fraction thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a composition. The cosmetic composition has the following: one or more particulates; a neutralized, carboxylic acid polymer selected from the group consisting of a carbomer, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, and any combination thereof; an amount of a polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene block copolymer effective to stabilize and maintain dispersion of the one or more particulates; and about 10 wt % to about 90 wt % water. There is also provided a method for making a sunscreen composition. There is also provided a method of stabilizing and maintaining dispersion of particulates in a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: Cosmetic and dermatological formulations comprising at least one hydrophilic active ingredient and at least one dialkyl naphthalate which is characterized by the structural formula in which R1 and R2, independently of one another, are selected from the group of branched and unbranched alkyl groups having 6 to 24 carbon atoms, have been found to be stable and effective, particularly in moisturizing the skin or protection the skin from skin aging.

Abstract: What is described herein is an antiperspirant composition including an active antiperspirant ingredient, and a phenylethyl, benzyl or substituted benzyl ester as additive therein, which is an aryl carboxylic ester of 2-phenylethyl alcohol, 1-phenylethyl alcohol or benzyl alcohol, which leaves a reduced visible white chalky residue on the skin of the user.

Abstract: The invention is a cosmetic or dermatological formulation, comprising: (a) at least one oxidation- and/or UV-sensitive active ingredient; (b) at least one dialkyl naphthalate which is characterized by the structural formula in which R1 and R2, independently of one another, are chosen from the group of branched and unbranched alkyl groups having 6 to 24 carbon atoms; and (c) at least one lipid with a polarity of at most 30 mN/m. The present invention also includes method of using the cosmetic or dermatological formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to light-protective cosmetic or dermatological preparations that contain (a) at least one hydroxy-benzophenone, and (b) at last one dialkyl naphthalate of the structural formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected form the group of the branched and unbranched alkyl groups that have 6 to 24 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention is a clear, elastomer-free, gel composition comprising: (a) 14–30 weight % of an antiperspirant active having a low metal to chloride ratio; (b) 7–23.3 weight % of one or more cyclomethicones having a flash point of 100 degrees C. or less; (c) 0.6–0.9 weight % of a silicone surfactant having an HLB value?8; (d) 30–70 weight % water; (e) 3.85–10 weight % of a water soluble glycol or polyglycol and (f) 0.1–3.0 weight % of a non-siliconized organic fragrance solubilizer; wherein the composition is a gel having a viscosity greater than 150,000 centipoise and a ratio of oil phase to water phase in the range of 10:90 to 24:76.